F.A.Q.

Why hire you instead of doing it myself? 

We're sure you've tried playroom organizing on your own - and it works - maybe for a day or two. But before you know it, you're right back where you started, surrounded by all the toys the kids dump out, but never, ever put away. We solve that problem once and for all with our unique 4 part toy management system - not just toy arranging. Because what good is it if it looks Instagram ready, but doesn't solve the mess problem forever?

What's the secret system?

Based upon my many years experience, the key to organizing your playroom, keeping it organized while keeping your sanity, lies in our system, The S.A.N.E. Method to Organize Your Playroom. The 4 steps are:

• S = SORT - go through everything and get rid of anything that is broken, outgrown, unused or doesn't make you smile, even if it was a gift. 
• A = ARRANGE - this means not only storing like with like, but having the right storage supplies to do the job. This doesn't mean cute blackboard labels that look adorable but don't function. Those are strictly form over function -  but true organizing is function over form. Every time.
• N = NAME - everything needs a name, which means a label. Without labels, you're the only one that knows where the toys belong - which is great if you want to be the only one putting things away. And pictures are key.
• E = EMPOWER - every child wants to run every part of their world, but we let them be in charge of nothing. Our system empowers them to take charge of their playroom,  enables them to do the clean up on their own, and teaches them executive functioning skills at the same time. That’s the magic of Toy Taming!

How long does it take?

One day for me to look at your space, and then one more day to transform it, with the occasional HUGE job taking two. And that includes everything - even the picture labels. We bring our own printer and laminator to get the job done quickly.   

What's the average cost?

It depends upon how big your space is, how many rooms you need tamed,  how many toys you have and how many storage units you need. The cost to completely tame a typical playroom, including all supplies and labor, starts at approximately $3,800, not including the cost of the CDA plan. This is with you not having to do a thing, no clean up, no weeding out old toys, no getting supplies, - absolutely nothing (but calling The Toy Tamer of course!) Larger or multiple spaces cost more, smaller a bit less. When we draw up your plan,(your CDA), it includes our famous "one flat fee" so you know exactly what your complete play room transformation will cost in advance, because we price by the job, not the hour.This way everything is crystal clear before we begin. And remember, the one fee includes absolutely everything - all storage furniture, all delivery, all assembly, all everything! 

Will it last? 

Yes, just follow the system and put the kids in charge of clean up. They want to be in charge of something - so once you give them the right tools to succeed, you'll be surprised how much pride they take in keeping it neat and clean. Plus, they can actually play with all their toys again! And, when we do the job for you, it includes free labels forever - this way the kids never outgrow the space. When a new toy is added, simply send us a photo, we'll turn it into a new label and mail it to you. They're easy to swap out - and then your playroom is forever age appropriate, at least until the kids outgrow all their toys! Then simply remove all the labels and the storage units can be used for any thing, so no money is wasted on storage units the kids will outgrow. Since the system grows with your child, it will literally last forever.

Why does this system work?

In order for organizing to be a one time and works forever job, you need all four steps. Most people do one or two steps, think they’re done, and wonder why everything's a mess again as soon as the kids start to play. That’s where we comes in. We do all 4 steps for you - ensuring your playroom functions and looks beautiful for now and forever. We truly are playroom organizing done right! And you don't have to do a thing. 

How does this benefit my kids?

An organized play space not only makes the entire family's day to day life easier, but studies show that children who learn executive functioning skills at a young age have more success in every part of their lives. School, home, career  - learning how to organize it all starts when they're young. Kids who are surrounded by clutter have cluttered minds, and that's an extra burden they don't need.  Our Unique Toy Tamer S.A.N.E. Method teaches kids how to clean up through the process of fun, instead of the fear that someone is going to yell at them to put the toys away. Cleaning up becomes a giant matching game, with immediate gratification the reward, and an organized playroom the result. There are no better motivators then that. Fun vs fear as a motivator- which would you rather motivate your kids with?

My husband doesn't get why a messy playroom drives me crazy. 

I know - it's rare when a husband feels the same guilt that you do when you see the messy playroom. It's a mom thing - and it doesn't matter how busy you are during the day, if the playroom is messy, you feel it's your fault. It's not - you simply don't have the right system in place. Think of it this way - trying to organize the playroom without the right supplies (the right storage units, the right bins and the right labels) is like trying to organize your kitchen without kitchen cabinets. Pointless. Husbands don't get it at first - but they're the biggest fans once the space is done! Ask them to trust you - and the hundreds of other husbands who rave about The Toy Tamer. And show him the video below.